You must follow your local council’s application process when applying for schools in England. Please note that it is not guaranteed that you will be awarded a place at your first choice of school, so it is useful to research three different schools.
Halton
Key information for both starting primary school and transferring into secondary school can be found on Halton Council website.
Applications made outside of these dates are referred to as ‘In Year’ transfers. These have to be submitted online.
Knowsley
Key information for both starting primary school and transferring into secondary school can be found on the Knowsley Council website.
Applications made outside of these dates are referred to as ‘In Year’ transfers. These have to be submitted online.
Liverpool
Key information for both starting primary school and transferring into secondary school can be found on the Liverpool Council website.
Applications made outside of these dates are referred to as ‘In Year’ transfers. These have to be submitted online and usually take 20 school days to be processed.
Sefton
Key information for both starting primary school and transferring into secondary school can be found on the Sefton Council website.
Applications made outside of these dates are referred to as ‘In Year’ transfers. These have to be submitted online.
St. Helens
Key information for both starting primary school and transferring into secondary school can be found on the St. Helens Council website.
Applications made outside of these dates are referred to as ‘In Year’ transfers. These have to be submitted online and usually take 15 school days to be processed.
Wirral
Key information for both starting primary school and transferring into secondary school can be found on the Wirral Council website.
Applications made outside of these dates are referred to as ‘In Year’ transfers. These have to be submitted online.